A £1 million project to restore Stockport Viaduct is nearing completion, with the M60 motorway set to close for 13 nights in February and March. Network Rail has been undertaking extensive repairs, including removing vegetation, cleaning graffiti, and restoring millions of bricks. The final stage of the project will involve engineers abseiling down the 550-meter viaduct to address remaining defects.
A £1m project to restore Stockport Viaduct to its former glory is set to finish in March, with the M60 closing for 13 nights.
This will take place from February 17 until March 2, when the M60 will close between J27 and J1 in both directions with overnight closures between 10pm and 6am. It also warned that crumbling brickwork, known as spalling, could ‘present a safety risk to people and property below.’ “I’m sure our residents and visitors have seen the improvement in the areas that have already been completed.Stockport MP Navendu Mishra said: “I am delighted that Stockport Viaduct is being cleaned and repaired to its former glory. I have raised concerns in Parliament about the condition of the Viaduct and called for funding to cover cleaning, maintenance and repair costs to this impressive and essential infrastructure.
He added: “Stockport Viaduct is an important piece of cultural heritage for the railway and the Stockport community.
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